As the demolition of the Fort Frances mill continues, some of the iconic machinery has been exposed. The sight has been an emotional one for many residents, who have taken to social media to discuss the demolition. The tear-down has brought an immense sadness to the town, as many share […]
News
By Josie Fiegehen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) have announced today that they will be adding programs and initiatives to combat racism and oppression within the Ontario school boards. “OSSTF/FEESO recognizes that structural and systemic discrimination within society and our organization provide us with both the opportunity and the responsibility to […]
Rainy River District School Board has been allocated $2,068,000 for facility upgrades through the joint federal and provincial COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The Board applied for a multitude of different projects under this funding stream with the following projects being approved: […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
What if with $15, you could help someone continue post-secondary education, support working women and reduce plastic waste going to landfills? Some of you might have already made this possible if you had purchased one of the bags at the Causeway Insurance glass display. These bags, made and shipped from […]
The Rainycrest Tuck Shop, is in need of items! Top of the list is large stuffies, purses, and lap blankets. Crafters are welcome to make and donate! Also accepted are books, knick knacks, jewelry, CD’s, small stuffed animals, decorative items & movies. No kitchen items please – residents no longer […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
It’s not every day you can order a stacked hamburger and help out a local volunteer organization. Well, actually, now it is. As part of a partnership between Neighbours Modern Diner and the Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances, the local restaurant has created the Bear Clan Burger, a riff on […]
Today, Heather Johnson, Executive Director, FFCC& Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in response to further restrictions announced today by the Government of Ontario. “Anxiety among Ontarians, business owners, and workers is at an all-time high. In fact, this anxiety was […]
Currently, there are 70 active cases of COVID-19 in the Northwestern Health Unit region. Today we received reports of: Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for these cases will be contacted directly. For reasons of […]
These curious cattle got their glam shot in during the first Rainy River Cattlemens Association cattle sale of the year at the Stratton sales barn on Saturday. COVID precautions meant attendance at the sale was strictly regulated. The sale saw strong numbers in terms of heads of cattle and dollars […]
Press release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) and local partners are making progress on vaccinating residents with the COVID-19 vaccine. Almost 25,000 shots have been given in our area, which means 39 per cent of people aged 18+ in our region have been given at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This […]
By John Chidley-Hill
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Ontario plans to increase penalties for speeding, stunt driving and other traffic violations, saying it has seen a spike in the offences since the pandemic hit. The government introduced legislation Monday that would, among other things, increase vehicle impoundment times and lengthen licence suspensions. Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney […]
New groups are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the Northwestern Health Unit region! People in the HIGHEST RISK and HIGH RISK health condition categories, including pregnant women, can now book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Anyone in the HIGHEST RISK group can book by calling the Provincial Vaccine Booking System […]
